E Makaala
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
E Makaala is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hilo, Hawaii, registered in 1974, with $422,477 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
440 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI, 96720 EIN 99-0154706 Since 1974
Revenue (FY2023)
$422K
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$397K
Net assets
$88K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for E Makaala— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For E Makaala: 3 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for E Makaala— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For E Makaala: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $483K (FY2013) to $422K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $88K
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$88K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $422,477▼2.0% | $397,113▼8.0% | $88,295▲40.3% | $98,908▲53.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $430,974▼4.9% | $431,781▲2.8% | $62,931▼1.3% | $64,291▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $453,411▲7.4% | $420,007▲7.2% | $63,738▲58.0% | $72,750▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $422,097▲35.7% | $391,903▲38.7% | $40,334▲298% | $53,155▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $311,114▼31.1% | $282,490▼40.0% | $10,140▲155% | $37,518▲420% | 990 |
| 2018 | $451,241▲8.0% | $470,515▲3.5% | -$18,484▼2440% | $7,214▼40.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $417,896▼9.6% | $454,645▼9.0% | $790▼97.9% | $12,078▼74.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $462,525▼8.7% | $499,392▼1.0% | $37,539▼49.5% | $47,212▼45.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $506,833▼1.2% | $504,378▲6.9% | $74,406▼49.4% | $85,802▼44.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $512,759▲6.2% | $472,029▲1.0% | $146,951▲38.3% | $155,839▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $482,938 | $467,236▲2.6% | $106,221▲17.3% | $120,643▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $455,554▼0.8% | $90,519▼0.8% | $112,524▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $459,146▲3.9% | $91,295▼5.2% | $117,547▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $442,060▲2.5% | $96,296▲42.3% | $132,471▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $431,213 | $67,683 | $108,038 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is E Makaala a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. E Makaala is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 99-0154706, based in Hilo, Hawaii. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is E Makaala's EIN?
- E Makaala's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 99-0154706.
- How much revenue does E Makaala report?
- E Makaala reported $422,477 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does E Makaala have?
- CharityIndex grades E Makaala C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for E Makaala (EIN 99-0154706) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.